result

Definitions

1. 1intransitive verb

   To leap back; to rebound.

2. 2intransitive verb

   To come out, or have an issue; to terminate; to have consequences; -- followed by in; as, this measure will result in good or in evil.

3. 3intransitive verb

   To proceed, spring, or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought, or endeavor.

4. 4noun

   A flying back; resilience.

5. 5noun

   That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect; as, the result of a course of action; the result of a mathematical operation.

6. 6noun

   The decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree.

7. 7noun

   the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause

8. 8noun

   a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

   "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"

   "the answers were in the back of the book"

   Synonyms

   answerresolutionsolutionsolvent
9. 9noun

   something that results

   "he listened for the results on the radio"

   Synonyms

   outcomeresultanttermination
10. 10noun

    a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

    "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"

    "his decision had depressing consequences for business"

    Synonyms

    consequenceeffecteventissueoutcomeupshot
11. 11verb

    come about or follow as a consequence

    "nothing will result from this meeting"

12. 12verb

    issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

    "result in tragedy"

    Synonyms

    ensue
13. 13verb

    have as a result or residue

    "The water left a mark on the silk dress"

    "Her blood left a stain on the napkin"

    Synonyms

    leadleave